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R280 RUY

1997 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,008 mi
Last recorded69,008 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 11145,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 RUY
MakeRover
Model111
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,008 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boyh rear wheel arches corroding , advise repair due to poss sharpe edges

front number plate damaged

rear steel brake pipes to flexable houses aper to have been greased

Fail 13 Oct 2008 68,997 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boyh rear wheel arches corroding , advise repair due to poss sharpe edges

front number plate damaged

rear steel brake pipes to flexable houses aper to have been greased

Pass 11 Oct 2007 68,180 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,372 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 111?

Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,664
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
31,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,216
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,978
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,738
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,568
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R280 RUY is a 1997 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 45,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R280 RUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R280 RUY registered?

R280 RUY is a 1997 Rover 111, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R280 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 RUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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